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When Pavarotti Reigned as the Classical Crossover Duet King
Monday, October 17, 2016
Luciano Pavarotti was the undisputed king of classical crossover. The duets from his Pavarotti and Friends benefit concerts raised money for victims of war and violence in the 1990s.
Für Elise and Moonlight Sonata Like You've Never Heard Them
Thursday, October 06, 2016
Swedish music producer and remixer Seth Everman is a "classical pianist who listened to hip hop once." He takes making music seriously but keeps whimsy in his re-mixing videos.
2Cellos Take Classical Crossover Videos to the Next Level
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Croatian duo 2Cellos are the de facto bad boys of classical crossover whose videos have evolved into short-form art films.
5 Great Videos to Begin Exploring Classical Crossover
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
What is this genre called classical crossover? We found five videos that are exploring the idea of classical-meets-pop.
When Gershwin and Schoenberg Played Tennis Together
Thursday, September 08, 2016
The U.S. Open tennis tournament wraps up this weekend in Queens and that has us thinking about the story of two famous composers who struck up a surprising friendship on the court.
Listen: Honoring Seiji Ozawa on His 81st Birthday
Thursday, September 01, 2016
WQXR
Ozawa, the longtime Boston Symphony Orchestra music director, was once described as 'calligraphy in motion.' We speak to the BSO's Larry Wolfe on the occasion of Ozawa's 81st birthday.
9 Classical Music Works Inextricably Linked to the Olympics
Friday, August 05, 2016
WQXR
From pieces written exclusively for the games to others that have become identified with them, here are nine works whose history is tied to the Olympics.
Listen: Music Jumps from the Console to the Concert Hall
Thursday, July 21, 2016
WQXR
Composer Austin Wintory, who wrote the Grammy-nominated score to the game Journey, is one of a new generation of artists finding success and creative freedom in video games.
Listen to the Classical Influences in the ‘Star Wars’ Score
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Take a listen to the classical music inspirations behind John Williams' music for the "Star Wars" films.
Classical Commute: James Murphy
Monday, August 24, 2015
All summer long, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music. This week: James Murphy
Classical Commute: Double Entendre
Sunday, August 16, 2015
All summer long, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music. This week: Double Entendre.
Classical Commute: Washington Square Winds
Sunday, August 09, 2015
All summer long, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music. This week: the Washington Square Winds.
Classical Commute: James Graseck
Sunday, August 02, 2015
Every Monday this summer, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music. This week: violinist James Graseck.
Classical Commute: Emily Hopkins
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Today we are profiling a subway musician who makes our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music: Harpist, Emily Hopkins.
Classical Commute: Helvetica String Trio
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Every Monday this summer, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music. Today: The Helvetica String Trio.
Classical Commute: Luellen Abdoo
Monday, July 13, 2015
Every Monday this summer, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music.
Classical Commute: Eganam Segbefia
Monday, July 06, 2015
Every Monday this summer, we are profiling subway musicians who make our commutes a little bit cooler with classical music.
The Headliner: Partners from Barbra Streisand
Monday, October 20, 2014
This week, we're taking a look at the new studio album from Barbra Streisand, Partners.
Everything Old is New Again with Kat Gang
Monday, October 13, 2014
This week, we're featuring the second release from jazz vocalist Kat Gang, Dream Your Troubles Away.
Celebrating Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One Meets Cécile McLorin Salvant
Thursday, July 31, 2014
The annual Jazz In July festival at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan has had an abundance of great programs this year. Bill Charlap is celebrating his 10th anniversary as artistic direc...
